About Jean Despeaux
Lived 1915 – 1989 (aged 73). Jean Despeaux was a French boxer and actor.
Jean Despeaux (22 October 1915 – 25 May 1989) was a French boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
In 1936 he won the gold medal in the middleweight class after winning the final against Henry Tiller.
He also acted in a handful of films, including Maurice Tourneur's La Main du diable (1943), in which he played a boxer.
1936 Olympic results Below is the Olympic record of Jean Despeaux of France, who competed as a middleweight boxer at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
Round of 16: defeated Juan Bregaliano (Uruguay) on points Quarterfinal: defeated Josef Hrubes (Czechoslovakia) on points Semifinal: defeated Raul Villarreal (Argentina) on points Final: defeated Henry Tiller (Norway) on points (won gold medal)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jean Despeaux?
boxer (1915-1989)
When was Jean Despeaux born?
Jean Despeaux was born on 22 October 1915 in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris.
When did Jean Despeaux die?
Jean Despeaux died on 25 May 1989 in Largentière.
What was Jean Despeaux's occupation?
Jean Despeaux was a boxer and actor.
What nationality was Jean Despeaux?
Jean Despeaux was French.
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